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Three climbers from the United States and Canada who went missing on New Zealand's highest mountain last week are believed to have died, police said on Friday.

US&nbsp;nationals Kurt Blair, 56, and Carlos Romero, 50, and a Canadian man whom police have not named, flew by helicopter on Saturday to a camp on Mount Cook, or Aoraki, with plans to summit the 3,724 metre (12,218 ft) mountain.

The three men did not turn up for their return flight on Monday morning, triggering a search-and-rescue effort. Items belonging to the men were found on Tuesday before the search was called off due to bad weather. It only resumed on Friday.

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"Reviewing the number of days the climbers have been missing, no communication, the items we have received, and our reconnaissance today, we do not believe the men have survived," Vicki Walker, a senior New Zealand police officer investigating the men's disappearance, told a news conference on Friday.

Police have informed the men's families, she added.

Over the past century, dozens of climbers have died on Mount Cook, where rockfalls are common and avalanches often occur at higher altitudes. Local media reported in 2014 that 78 people had died on the mountain since 1907. 
 
Scores more have died in the surrounding national park, which is known for its mountains and glaciers.

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Three climbers from the United States and Canada who went missing on New Zealand's highest mountain last week are believed to have died, police said on Friday. US nationals Kurt Blair, 56, and Carlos Romero, 50, and a Canadian man whom police have not named, flew by helicopter on Saturday to a camp on Mount Cook, or Aoraki, with plans to summit the 3,724 metre (12,218 ft) mountain.

Three climbers from the United States and Canada who went missing on New Zealand's highest mountain last week are believed to have died, police said on Friday. US nationals Kurt Blair, 56, and Carlos Romero, 50, and a Canadian man whom police have not named, flew by helicopter on Saturday to a camp on Mount Cook, or Aoraki, with plans to summit the 3,724 metre (12,218 ft) mountain. The three men did not turn up for their return flight on Monday morning, triggering a search-and-rescue effort. Items belonging to the men were found on Tuesday before the search was called off due to bad weather. It only resumed on Friday. Also Read | Earthquake in California: How USGS's early warning system estimated a near-accurate magnitude "Reviewing the number of days the climbers have been missing, no communication, the items we have received, and our reconnaissance today, we do not believe the men have survived," Vicki Walker, a senior New Zealand police officer investigating the men's disappearance, told a news conference on Friday. Police have informed the men's families, she added. Over the past century, dozens of climbers have died on Mount Cook, where rockfalls are common and avalanches often occur at higher altitudes. Local media reported in 2014 that 78 people had died on the mountain since 1907. Scores more have died in the surrounding national park, which is known for its mountains and glaciers. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

US, Canadian climbers missing on New Zealand's highest mountain believed to have died, police say

In a significant move, the interim government of Bangladesh has eased visa policy restrictions for Pakistani citizens, reflecting the improving bilateral relations between the two nations. Watch in for more details!

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A Melbourne synagogue came under attack on Friday when suspects set it on fire, an incident the prime minister has condemned as an "act of hate". ﻿The attack took place on the ﻿Adass Israel synagogue at Glen Eira Avenue in Ripponlea at around 4 am. Police are looking for two masked men in connection with the arson and believe it was a targeted attack. However, they said they are keeping an "open mind" on a motive.

When the attack took place, a few worshippers were still inside the building. Jewish leaders and community members have strongly come down on the attack.&nbsp;

Firefighters said that after they arrived, they saw the building was fully ablaze. Community leaders told local media that those inside at the time for morning prayers reported seeing firebombs thrown. The attack left one person injured and the building also sustained extensive damage.

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the incident was "clearly aimed at creating fear in the community".

"This violence and intimidation and destruction at a place of worship is an outrage," he wrote. "I have zero tolerance for antisemitism."

He further called for those behind the attack to be caught and "face the full force of the law."

Officers from the Victoria Police Arson and Explosives Squad are investigating the attack they say was deliberately carried out on one of Australia’s most significant Jewish centres. Deputy Inspector Chris Murray quoted a witness as saying that he saw two people in masks who supposedly spread accelerant inside the building.

As per Synagogue board member Benjamin Klein, who talked to The Age newspaper, people who were inside at the time of the incident "heard banging on the door and the window and some liquids came through which were lit".

Calling the attack "quite horrendous and scary", Klein said that they had received verbal threats in recent months following which they had increased the security of the place. "We are here most of the time, praying, studying and learning to connecting with the one above," he said.

The Jewish Council Australia claimed that Molotov cocktails were used in the attack. "This act of disgusting violence is not just an attack on one synagogue, but is an attack on Jewish communities more broadly," executive officer Sarah Schwartz said. 
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A Melbourne synagogue came under attack on Friday when suspects set it on fire, an incident the prime minister has condemned as an "act of hate". ﻿The attack took place on the ﻿Adass Israel synagogue at Glen Eira Avenue in Ripponlea at around 4 am.

A Melbourne synagogue came under attack on Friday when suspects set it on fire, an incident the prime minister has condemned as an "act of hate". ﻿The attack took place on the ﻿Adass Israel synagogue at Glen Eira Avenue in Ripponlea at around 4 am. Police are looking for two masked men in connection with the arson and believe it was a targeted attack. However, they said they are keeping an "open mind" on a motive. When the attack took place, a few worshippers were still inside the building. Jewish leaders and community members have strongly come down on the attack. Firefighters said that after they arrived, they saw the building was fully ablaze. Community leaders told local media that those inside at the time for morning prayers reported seeing firebombs thrown. The attack left one person injured and the building also sustained extensive damage. Also Read: Colombian hitwoman 'The Doll', her accomplice 'Fat Hitwoman' arrested for several murders Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the incident was "clearly aimed at creating fear in the community". "This violence and intimidation and destruction at a place of worship is an outrage," he wrote. "I have zero tolerance for antisemitism." He further called for those behind the attack to be caught and "face the full force of the law." Officers from the Victoria Police Arson and Explosives Squad are investigating the attack they say was deliberately carried out on one of Australia’s most significant Jewish centres. Deputy Inspector Chris Murray quoted a witness as saying that he saw two people in masks who supposedly spread accelerant inside the building. As per Synagogue board member Benjamin Klein, who talked to The Age newspaper, people who were inside at the time of the incident "heard banging on the door and the window and some liquids came through which were lit". Calling the attack "quite horrendous and scary", Klein said that they had received verbal threats in recent months following which they had increased the security of the place. "We are here most of the time, praying, studying and learning to connecting with the one above," he said. The Jewish Council Australia claimed that Molotov cocktails were used in the attack. "This act of disgusting violence is not just an attack on one synagogue, but is an attack on Jewish communities more broadly," executive officer Sarah Schwartz said.

Melbourne synagogue set on fire in early morning attack as police hunt for two masked men

Abu Muhammad al-Jolani, the leader of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group that is leading the recent rebel offensive in Syria, said on Friday (Dec 6) that the goal of the offensive was to overthrow the rule of Syrian President Bashal-al Assad.

Abu Muhammad al-Jolani, the leader of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group that is leading the recent rebel offensive in Syria, said on Friday (Dec 6) that the goal of the offensive was to overthrow the rule of Syrian President Bashal-al Assad. Speaking to CNN, al-Jolani said, "When we talk about objectives, the goal of the revolution remains the overthrow of this (Assad) regime. It is our right to use all available means to achieve that goal." Also read | Syrian conflict: Rebel factions enter Hama, oust pro-govt forces from key city The offensive led by HTS began on November 27. The rebel factions have captured control of Aleppo and Hama. The rebels are now at the gates of Homs, the main central city in Syria that functions as a crossroads connecting the country's most populous regions. Around 280,000 displaced since Nov 27 offensive The United Nations (UN) said on Friday that the fighting between rebel factions and Syrian government forces since November 27 has displaced around 280,000 people. Addressing a press conference in Geneva, UN's World Food Programme (WFP) official Samer AbdelJaber said, "The figure we have in front of us is 280,000 people since November 27." "That does not include the figure of people who fled from Lebanon during the recent escalations," added AbdelJaber, who leads emergency coordination at the WFP. WFP warned that the fresh mass displacement inside Syria, more than 13 years after the country's civil war erupted, was "adding to years of suffering." AbdelJaber cautioned that if the situation continued evolving at the current pace, "we're expecting collectively around 1.5 million people that will be displaced and will be requiring our support." He pointed out that the WFP and other humanitarian agencies were trying to reach communities wherever their needs were, and were working to secure safe routes "so that we can be able to move the aid and the assistance to the communities that are in need." Statue of Assad's father toppled in Hama As rebels took control of Hama, videos circulating on social media showed the statue of President Assad's father Hafez al-Assad being toppled in Hama. Also watch | World DNA: Syrian rebels capture city of Hama × Crowds could be seen in Hama, Syria chanting 'God is Great' as the statue was pulled down by anti-government protesters. Hafez al-Assad was the Syrian president from 1971 until he died in 2000. He was succeeded by his son Bashar. This incident nearly a week after the statue of Bashar's brother Bassel al-Assad was toppled in Aleppo. Meanwhile, in the latest updates from the conflict, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan would meet his Russian and Iranian counterparts for talks on Syria. A Turkish foreign ministry source told AFP that the meeting would take place under the Astana process. The process involving Turkey, Russia, and Iran was launched by Kazakhstan in 2017 in a bid to find a political solution to the civil war in Syria. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq and non-state actors like Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

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Nigel Farage’s Reform UK has emerged as a significant challenger, securing second place behind the Conservatives in recent polling results. Party chairman Zia Yusuf expressed confidence that Reform UK is on track to win the next general election. The party has made a notable breakthrough by surpassing Labour in a national opinion poll for the first time, pushing Sir Keir Starmer’s party into third position. This development marks a major shift in the political landscape, reflecting growing support for Reform UK. Watch to know more!

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People in Britain were reported facing disruptions while travelling by rail on Friday (Dec. 6) after a fault faced by train drivers in a radio system they use.

In a statement, Network Rail said “There is a nationwide fault with the communication system used between train drivers and signallers. As a result, services across the National Rail network may be subject to disruption this morning," Network Rail said in a statement.&nbsp;

The organisation further said that trains across the network will start their journey later than usual time because “of a nationwide fault with the onboard ‘GSMR radio system that allows communication between train drivers and signal operators".

A total of five routes were affected due to the disruption.&nbsp;

ScotRail, in a post on social media, assured passengers that the disruption does not affect the safety of trains.&nbsp;

“Due to a national fault with the radio system between drivers and signallers, services are subject to delays. Please note that this does not affect the safety of the train running as alternative methods are in place. Speak to staff or press help points for further information," it said in the statement.&nbsp;

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However, South Western Railway is among the operators that cancelled some services on Friday.&nbsp;

“We have been informed of a national issue with communication systems affecting service this morning. This means that trains may be delayed before they start their journey. This is because it is preventing our train drivers from contacting the respective signalling centre this morning and a reset is having to be performed before the train can start its journey," it said.&nbsp;

People in Britain were reported facing disruptions while travelling by rail on Friday (Dec. 6) after a fault faced by train drivers in a radio system they use.

In a statement, Network Rail said “There is a nationwide fault with the communication system used between train drivers and signallers. As a result, services across the National Rail network may be subject to disruption this morning," Network Rail said in a statement.&nbsp;

The organisation further said that trains across the network will start their journey later than usual time because “of a nationwide fault with the onboard ‘GSMR radio system that allows communication between train drivers and signal operators".

A total of five routes were affected due to the disruption.&nbsp;

ScotRail, in a post on social media, assured passengers that the disruption does not affect the safety of trains.&nbsp;

“Due to a national fault with the radio system between drivers and signallers, services are subject to delays. Please note that this does not affect the safety of the train running as alternative methods are in place. Speak to staff or press help points for further information," it said in the statement.&nbsp;

However, South Western Railway is among the operators that cancelled some services on Friday.&nbsp;

“We have been informed of a national issue with communication systems affecting service this morning. This means that trains may be delayed before they start their journey. This is because it is preventing our train drivers from contacting the respective signalling centre this morning and a reset is having to be performed before the train can start its journey," it said.&nbsp;

National Rail said the disruption is expected to last until soon.&nbsp;

The BBC reports that it has been told that engineers believe the fault is at the national telecommunications hub in Doncaster.

(With inputs from agencies)

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People in Britain were reported facing disruptions while travelling by rail on Friday (Dec. 6) after a fault faced by train drivers in a radio system they use. In a statement, Network Rail said “There is a nationwide fault with the communication system used between train drivers and signallers.

People in Britain were reported facing disruptions while travelling by rail on Friday (Dec. 6) after a fault faced by train drivers in a radio system they use. In a statement, Network Rail said “There is a nationwide fault with the communication system used between train drivers and signallers. As a result, services across the National Rail network may be subject to disruption this morning," Network Rail said in a statement. The organisation further said that trains across the network will start their journey later than usual time because “of a nationwide fault with the onboard ‘GSMR radio system that allows communication between train drivers and signal operators". A total of five routes were affected due to the disruption. ScotRail, in a post on social media, assured passengers that the disruption does not affect the safety of trains. “Due to a national fault with the radio system between drivers and signallers, services are subject to delays. Please note that this does not affect the safety of the train running as alternative methods are in place. Speak to staff or press help points for further information," it said in the statement. Watch | 'Salt Typhoon' Hacking Group Behind Major Data MetaData Theft: US × However, South Western Railway is among the operators that cancelled some services on Friday. “We have been informed of a national issue with communication systems affecting service this morning. This means that trains may be delayed before they start their journey. This is because it is preventing our train drivers from contacting the respective signalling centre this morning and a reset is having to be performed before the train can start its journey," it said. People in Britain were reported facing disruptions while travelling by rail on Friday (Dec. 6) after a fault faced by train drivers in a radio system they use. In a statement, Network Rail said “There is a nationwide fault with the communication system used between train drivers and signallers. As a result, services across the National Rail network may be subject to disruption this morning," Network Rail said in a statement. The organisation further said that trains across the network will start their journey later than usual time because “of a nationwide fault with the onboard ‘GSMR radio system that allows communication between train drivers and signal operators". A total of five routes were affected due to the disruption. ScotRail, in a post on social media, assured passengers that the disruption does not affect the safety of trains. “Due to a national fault with the radio system between drivers and signallers, services are subject to delays. Please note that this does not affect the safety of the train running as alternative methods are in place. Speak to staff or press help points for further information," it said in the statement. However, South Western Railway is among the operators that cancelled some services on Friday. “We have been informed of a national issue with communication systems affecting service this morning. This means that trains may be delayed before they start their journey. This is because it is preventing our train drivers from contacting the respective signalling centre this morning and a reset is having to be performed before the train can start its journey," it said. National Rail said the disruption is expected to last until soon. The BBC reports that it has been told that engineers believe the fault is at the national telecommunications hub in Doncaster. (With inputs from agencies)

'Nationwide fault' at telecommunications hub disrupts trains across UK: National Rail

A Myanmar ethnic minority armed group has executed six men following a public trial in an enclave it controls near the China border, media affiliated with the group said Friday.

A Myanmar ethnic minority armed group has executed six men following a public trial in an enclave it controls near the China border, media affiliated with the group said Friday. Fourteen people were tried on Thursday by the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) for offences including kidnap, extortion and murder, "The Kokang" outlet reported. Photos showed the accused in identical blue tracksuits being held in front of a crowd of around 1,000 people in the city of Laukkai, around five kilometres (three miles) from China's Yunnan province. All wore placards around their necks marked with the word "criminal" in Chinese characters. Six men who were convicted of robbery, kidnap and murder while pretending to be MNDAA soldiers were executed on the spot, The Kokang said. Watch | Imran Khan Threatens Civil Disobedience if Key Demands Are Not Met × It did not give details on the sentences given to the other eight accused. Many of Myanmar's ethnic armed groups run parallel legal systems in territory they hold along the country's borders. In April, The MNDAA executed three of its fighters for murder and selling weapons and ammunition stolen from the group. The United Wa State Army, another group with territory along the China border, sentenced a man to death at a public trial in October for murdering an eight-year-old girl. In 2022, Myanmar's junta executed four people -- the first judicial executions in the country in decades. Myanmar has been in chaos since the military seized power in a 2021 coup, with ethnic rebel groups and newer "People's Defence Forces" battling the military across the country. The MNDAA, which can all on around 8,000 fighters, took control of Laukkai in January after around 2,000 government troops surrendered following weeks of fighting, in a huge blow to the junta. Earlier this week the MNDAA said it was ready for China-mediated talks with the junta to end more than a year of renewed fighting. China is a major ally and arms supplier of the junta but also maintains ties with ethnic rebel groups that hold territory near its border. It has repeatedly called for fighting to stop in Shan state, a key link in its trillion-dollar Belt and Road infrastructure initiative. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Myanmar ethnic armed group executes six men following public trial

South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol will face an impeachment vote on Saturday. The leader of his own party has demanded that he stand down over his martial law attempt, warning he posed a great danger to the country. Watch in for more details!

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Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are reeling under severe cold wave conditions, with temperatures across the region plummeting below freezing point. Watch in for more details!

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The India-China SR or Special Representative talks, led by National Security Advisor&nbsp;Ajit Doval &amp; Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, are expected to take&nbsp;place later this month, likely in the third week of December. The talks could happen in Delhi, with Chinese FM Wang Yi expected to travel&nbsp;to the Indian capital.&nbsp;

The resumptions of SR-level talks are part of the outcomes of the Kazan meeting between PM Modi, &amp; Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the BRICS summit.

The Special Representative (SR) level talks between India and China on resolving the boundary question were established in 2003 during Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's visit to China. These talks are aimed at finding a solution to the boundary dispute between the two nations.

Since the Kazan talks, India-China ties have seen a thaw after a gap of 4 and 1/2 years. Ties between the 2 Asian neighbours saw a steep fall after the Galwan incident of 2020. The Kazan meeting at the leadership level coincided with disengagement in Eastern Ladakh.

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On Thursday (Dec 5) a Chinese delegation was in Delhi for the 32nd Meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation &amp; Coordination on India-China Border Affairs. A statement released by&nbsp;India after the talks said, 'they also prepared for the next meeting of the Special Representatives, which is to be held in accordance with the decision of the two leaders in their meeting in Kazan on 23 October 2024.'

The India-China SR or Special Representative talks, led by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval & Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, are expected to take place later this month, likely in the third week of December.

The India-China SR or Special Representative talks, led by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval & Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, are expected to take place later this month, likely in the third week of December. The talks could happen in Delhi, with Chinese FM Wang Yi expected to travel to the Indian capital. The resumptions of SR-level talks are part of the outcomes of the Kazan meeting between PM Modi, & Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the BRICS summit. The Special Representative (SR) level talks between India and China on resolving the boundary question were established in 2003 during Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's visit to China. These talks are aimed at finding a solution to the boundary dispute between the two nations. Since the Kazan talks, India-China ties have seen a thaw after a gap of 4 and 1/2 years. Ties between the 2 Asian neighbours saw a steep fall after the Galwan incident of 2020. The Kazan meeting at the leadership level coincided with disengagement in Eastern Ladakh. Also read: India, China hold diplomatic talks, `positively affirm` progress on disengagement agreement Earlier this month EAM Dr Jaishankar briefed the parliament on India-China ties. "The House is aware that our ties have been abnormal since 2020, when peace and tranquillity in the border areas were disturbed as a result of Chinese actions. Recent developments that reflect our continuous diplomatic engagements since then have set our ties in the direction of some improvement", India's External affairs minister told the parliament. Also read: `Next priority will be...`: EAM Jaishankar briefs Parliament on India-China ties On Thursday (Dec 5) a Chinese delegation was in Delhi for the 32nd Meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation & Coordination on India-China Border Affairs. A statement released by India after the talks said, 'they also prepared for the next meeting of the Special Representatives, which is to be held in accordance with the decision of the two leaders in their meeting in Kazan on 23 October 2024.'

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Singer Bryan Adams has collaborated with several musicians, but his latest one is bananas. He has chimpanzees painting on canvases prepared by him to raise money for the 150-acre Save the Chimps sanctuary in Fort Pierce, Florida. The Save the Chimps collection was unveiled for Miami Art Week and comprises 36 acrylic-on-canvas paintings, The Times reported. All of them have been created by Adams and 15 chimpanzees who live at the primate sanctuary.

The chimps living here have been rescued from research laboratories, the exotic pet trade and the entertainment industry. Not all of them enjoy painting, but there are a few who were happy to pick up the brush for Adams' collection.

“Only about 10 per cent of chimpanzees enjoy painting and I was delighted to collaborate with the ape artists at Save the Chimps to raise money for the sanctuary … it’s art that gives back,” said Adams.

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All the paintings have been named after the Grammy-winning artist's songs. They are on sale for between $950 and $10,000 and debuted at Spectrum Miami.

<h2>Chimps kiss canvases, some even use brushes</h2>

Save the Chimps has 223 primates who spend a leisurely time there. All of them combined eat 1,150 bananas each day, which is a part of a 1,100kg diet of fresh fruit, vegetables and legumes. The food costs the sanctuary about $900,000 each year.

Adams painted the canvases with a background colour&nbsp;and carved his initials on the corner. They were then shipped to the sanctuary where the chimps added to them with their own creativity to turn them into masterpieces. The paints used were non-toxic to ensure their safety.

Dan Mathews, director of Save the Chimps, said that a lot of the chimps loved smearing the paints on themselves before adding their impressions on the canvas. “There are chimps that eat as much paint as they put on the canvas. Some like to put it on like lipstick and kiss the canvas. Some do finger painting. Some use their tongues. We have 10 per cent who like doing it and the other 90 per cent look at them like ‘What are you doing?’”

The works on sale include Cloud Number 9, Midnight Storm, Reckless, and California Red, among others. 
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Singer Bryan Adams has collaborated with several musicians, but his latest one is bananas. He has chimpanzees painting on canvases prepared by him to raise money for the 150-acre Save the Chimps sanctuary in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Singer Bryan Adams has collaborated with several musicians, but his latest one is bananas. He has chimpanzees painting on canvases prepared by him to raise money for the 150-acre Save the Chimps sanctuary in Fort Pierce, Florida. The Save the Chimps collection was unveiled for Miami Art Week and comprises 36 acrylic-on-canvas paintings, The Times reported. All of them have been created by Adams and 15 chimpanzees who live at the primate sanctuary. The chimps living here have been rescued from research laboratories, the exotic pet trade and the entertainment industry. Not all of them enjoy painting, but there are a few who were happy to pick up the brush for Adams' collection. “Only about 10 per cent of chimpanzees enjoy painting and I was delighted to collaborate with the ape artists at Save the Chimps to raise money for the sanctuary … it’s art that gives back,” said Adams. Also Read: Santa's face finally 'revealed' after 1700 years All the paintings have been named after the Grammy-winning artist's songs. They are on sale for between $950 and $10,000 and debuted at Spectrum Miami. Chimps kiss canvases, some even use brushes Save the Chimps has 223 primates who spend a leisurely time there. All of them combined eat 1,150 bananas each day, which is a part of a 1,100kg diet of fresh fruit, vegetables and legumes. The food costs the sanctuary about $900,000 each year. Adams painted the canvases with a background colour and carved his initials on the corner. They were then shipped to the sanctuary where the chimps added to them with their own creativity to turn them into masterpieces. The paints used were non-toxic to ensure their safety. Dan Mathews, director of Save the Chimps, said that a lot of the chimps loved smearing the paints on themselves before adding their impressions on the canvas. “There are chimps that eat as much paint as they put on the canvas. Some like to put it on like lipstick and kiss the canvas. Some do finger painting. Some use their tongues. We have 10 per cent who like doing it and the other 90 per cent look at them like ‘What are you doing?’” The works on sale include Cloud Number 9, Midnight Storm, Reckless, and California Red, among others.

Bryan Adams joins hands with painting chimps for his latest masterpieces

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